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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 895 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the strut to the vehicle.
  2. Install the strut upper nuts.

    Tighten  Tighten the strut upper nuts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Strut Upper Nuts
    G01499549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the wiper module. Refer to WIPER MOTOR MODULE REPLACEMENT .

    4. Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.

    Fig 2: Installing Strut Lower Bolts And Nuts
    G01499550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  This is a prevailing torque type fastener.

    This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
    • The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 Ib. in) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

  4. Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle.

    Tighten  Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 N.m (90 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel.
  6. Inspect and adjust the camber as necessary.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Aligning Strut To Mark On Knuckle
    G01499551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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